Areferendum on the Paris Agreement was held inMayotte on 2 July 2000.[1] The agreement allowed Mayotte to become a "collectivité départementale", and provided for another referendum on status in ten years' time.[1] It was approved by 72.93% of voters.[1] Afurther referendum on becoming anoverseas department was subsequently held in 2009.
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 23,036 | 72.93 |
| Against | 8,548 | 27.07 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 342 | – |
| Total | 31,926 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 45,634 | 69.96 |
| Source:Direct Democracy | ||